What happened on Sunday March 29, 1981?

Here's what happened on March 29, 1981:

• First London Marathon Inaugural Race The first London Marathon was held, featuring 7,500 runners. The race was jointly won by Dick Beardsley of the United States and Inge Simonsen, marking a historic moment in long-distance running.
• Soviet Nuclear Test in Kazakhstan The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Eastern Kazakhstan/Semipalatinsk nuclear testing site, continuing Cold War-era weapons development and proliferation efforts.
• Pat Bradley Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Pat Bradley secured victory at the Women's Kemper Golf Open, highlighting women's achievements in professional sports during the early 1980s.
• Woman of the Year Musical Opens Peter Stone's musical 'Woman of the Year' premiered at the Palace Theater in New York City, beginning a successful run of 770 performances.
• Female Ski Jumping Record Tiina Lehtola set a new female ski jumping record by jumping 110 meters, pushing the boundaries of women's ski jumping achievements.

Events in 1981

March 29, 1981: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 29, 1981

Newspapers from Mar. 29, 1981

March 29, 1981 was a Sunday and it was the 88th day of the year 1981 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 29, 1981 can also be written as 3/29/1981 in the US and as 29/3/1981 in UK and Europe.

March 29, 1981 in March 1981 calendar

Famous people born on March 29, 1981:

• Julia Stiles

  Acclaimed film actress known for roles in '10 Things I Hate About You', the Bourne film series, and 'Save the Last Dance'.

• PJ Morton

  Grammy Award-winning musician known for his work with Maroon 5 and as a solo artist, blending R&B, soul, and gospel music.

• Megan Hilty

  Broadway and television actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Smash' and her extensive stage performances.

• Admiral T
• Sandra Sanchez

Famous people born in 1981

Famous people born on March 29th

Famous people died on March 29, 1981:

• Eric Williams

  Eric Williams was a prominent Trinidadian historian and politician who served as the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, playing a...

• Gunnar Gabrielsson

Famous people who died in 1981

Famous people who died on March 29th

March 29, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 29, 1981 was Rapture by Blondie, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Blondie - Rapture
2. John Lennon - Woman
3. Styx - The Best Of Times
4. REO Speedwagon - Keep On Loving You
5. Don McLean - Crying

March 29, 1981: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 29, 1981 was Jealous Guy by Roxy Music, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Roxy Music - Jealous Guy
2. Shakin' Stevens - This Ole House
3. Kim Wilde - Kids In America
4. Adam & The Ants - Kings Of The Wild Frontier
5. Joe Dolce Music Theatre - Shaddup You Face

March 29, 1981: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 29, 1981 was Don't Stop The Music by Yarbrough & Peoples, according to the music chart for the week March 23rd and March 29th.

1. Yarbrough & Peoples - Don't Stop The Music
2. The Whispers - It's A Love Thing
3. Sister Sledge - All American Girls
4. Smokey Robinson - Being With You
5. Tom Browne - Thighs High (Grip Your Hips And Move)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 29th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 29, 1981: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 29, 1981 is Rooster and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 29, 1981 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 29, 1981 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on March 29, 1981 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 01:44 am and setting at 12:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 20, 1981 while the next full moon would come on Apr 19, 1981.

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Your place in the Universe on March 29, 1981

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Someone born on March 29, 1981 is:

44 years 1 month old,

or 529 months and 15 days old,

or 2302 weeks and 3 days old,

or 16117 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 29, 1981?

There are 319 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 29, 1981?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 29, 1981.

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